The BMW 7 Series is a luxury saloon (sedan) made by BMW. It replaced the "New Six" models in 1977. It is BMW's flagship car. There have been four generations of the 7 Series: BMW E23 (1977–1986) BMW E32 (1987–1994) BMW E38 (1995–2001) BMW E65/E66 (2002–present) Contents 1 E23 2 E32 3 E38 4 E65/E66 4.1 2005 5 Competitors 6 Other links E23 Models offered were the 725i, 728, 728i/iS, 730, 730i, 732i, 733i, 735i, 745i Turbo, 745i South Africa, and L7. (More information about the BMW E23) E32 Models offered were the 730i, 730iL, 735i, 735iL, 740i, 740iL, 750i, and 750iL. E38 2001 E38 Dinan BMW 750iL The E38 generation (1995-2001) had a five-speed automatic or manual transmission. The engine variants in Europe were 725tds, 728i, 730i, 730d, 735i, 740i (4.0 and 4.4 L), 740d and 750i (with a 5.4 L 322 bhp [240 kW] engine, as was used in the Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph). In the Americas, the models were sold as the 740i, 740iL and 750iL. The 740i and 740iL share the same 4.4 L V8 engine. The 740iL is essentially a long-body 740i (hence the "L" in the model name). The considerably rarer 5.4 L V12-powered 750iL was only available as a long-body; there was no E38 750i in the US lineup. The 750iL was BMW's flagship sedan. A performance-enhancing sport package was available in the 740i as well; cars with this package are called the 740i Sport. A separate sport package was finally offered in the 740iL and 750iL in 2001, the final year of E38 production. Features of the E38 7 Series included high-pressure headlight washers, auto-leveling Xenon low-beam headlamps, power moonroof, a six-CD changer with 14 speakers and four subwoofers, onboard navigation and rain-sensing wipers. Other features included an automatic climate control system with full left/right controls and a 3-position memory system for the driver’s seat, safety-belt height, steering wheel and outside mirrors. Front side airbags and a Head Protection System (HPS) were also standard. The car featured an all-leather interior with burl walnut trim. The 5-speed automatic transmission came with Adaptive Transmission Control, Sport and Manual modes for responsive handling. The base prices in 2001 were US$62,900 for the 740i, US$66,900 for the 740iL and US$92,100 for the 750iL. 740iL and 750iL Protection Line light-armored vehicles were built from 2000-2001, and cost US$99,100 and US$124,400, respectively. These models included body armor, bullet-resistant glass and run-flat tires (probably modeled after the version seen in the James Bond film Tomorrow Never Dies) A rare executive V12-powered stretch limousine was also produced, called the BMW L7. E65/E66 E66 BMW 745Li The current 7 Series is available on two different platforms: the standard-wheelbase E65 (2990 mm, 118 in) and the extended-wheelbase E66 (3130 mm, 123 in). This car was also the first production BMW to be styled by Chris Bangle. The styling has been controversial and has received mixed reviews. The E65/E66 7 Series features BMW's iDrive system, consisting of a video screen in the dashboard and a controller mounted on the center console that is used in a similar way to a computer mouse. Using a system of eight menus, most of the car's climate, audio, navigation, suspension and communication settings are controlled via iDrive. However, the system has been criticized by some for being too complex and for distracting the driver from the road. The car is available in ten variants: [1] Engine Power Torque 0–100 km/h* Top speed 730i 3.0 L petrol (gasoline) I6 170 kW (231 bhp DIN) 300 N·m (221 lbf·ft) 8.1 s 237 km/h (147 mph) 730Li 3.0 L petrol (gasoline) I6 170 kW (231 bhp DIN) 300 N·m (221 lbf·ft) 8.3 s 237 km/h (147 mph) 730d 3.0 L diesel I6 160 kW (218 bhp DIN) 500 N·m (369 lbf·ft) 8.0 s 235 km/h (146 mph) 735i/735Li** 3.6 L petrol (gasoline) V8 200 kW (272 bhp DIN) 360 N·m (266 lbf·ft) 7.5 s 250 km/h (155 mph)*** 740d 3.9 L diesel V8 190 kW (258 bhp DIN) 600 N·m (442 lbf·ft) 7.5 s 250 km/h (155 mph)*** 745i/745Li** 4.4 L petrol (gasoline) V8 245 kW (333 bhp DIN) 450 N·m (332 lbf·ft) 6.3 s 250 km/h (155 mph)*** 760i 6.0 L petrol (gasoline) V12 327 kW (445 bhp DIN) 600 N·m (442 lbf·ft) 5.5 s 250 km/h (155 mph)*** 760Li 6.0 L petrol (gasoline) V12 327 kW (445 bhp DIN) 600 N·m (442 lbf·ft) 5.6 s 250 km/h (155 mph)*** *0–62 mph **Performance numbers for the 735i and 735Li are identical, and those for the 760i and 760Li are identical. ***All roadgoing BMWs have an electronically limited top speed of 250 km/h. Also, note that in the Americas, only the 745i, 745Li, 760i and 760Li are sold and that the 740d is only available in mainland Europe. 2005 The 7 Series will be refreshed for 2005 with tweaked styling and a new, more powerful V8 engine. The 4.4 L V8 will be replaced by a 4.8 L unit producing 360 hp (269 kW) and 360 ft·lbf (488 N·m). The new model with the enlarged engine is now known as 750i and 750Li (for the long wheel-base model). It is sold as the 2006 7-Series in the United States. Competitors The 7 Series' competitors include the Mercedes-Benz S-Class, the Jaguar XJ, the Volkswagen Phaeton, the Lexus LS 430, the Audi A8, and the Maserati Quattroporte. BMW BMW M Mini Rolls-Royce engines Road car timeline, 1960s to present (edit) Type Series 1960s 1970s 1980s 1990s 2000s 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 compact 1 Series E87 small 3 Series 1602,2002 E21 E30 E36 E46 E90/91 medium 5 Series 1500,1800,2000 E12 E28 E34 E39 E60/E61 large 7 Series E3 E23 E32 E38 E65/66 coupĂ© 6/8 Series 2000CS E9 E24 (6) E31 (8) E63 (6) roadsters Z Series Z1 Z3 Z4 supercars   M1 Z8 SUVs X3 E83 X5 E53 E70 Other links United Bimmer is a growing BMW community offering a support forum for 7 Series owners, a wallpaper gallery, and many other BMW resources. AutoGuideWiki.comde:BMW 7er Search Term: "BMW_7_Series" Categories: BMW vehicles | Rear wheel drive vehicles | Luxury vehicles

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